jules9203
Well-Known Member
I am so flipping fed up with people expecting super cheap diy. I had some one ask the other day for diy + turn out & bring in 5 days a week for less than £225 per month. Including ad lib hay, good grazing and hacking, late night checks and use of school. I rent out 7 boxes and the rent I pay would just be covered if I rent each box for £200 per month, with nothing included. Let alone fencing, fertiliser, seeding, water, electricity etc oh yes and my labour. I'm not the cheapest in the area and accept that but some people really need to understand how much it costs 😤😤😤. I don't see why someone should expect a YO to give up their time for nothing, to look after their horse, so that they can have cheap livery. Sorry but I'm not greedy. Just trying to make a small living. I have gone from having a long wait list to having a space all summer (which has now been filled) Most of the yards locally are the same and have taken on house sitting/dog walking etc. Not asking for sympathy etc as wouldn't run a yard if I didn't want to but it does seem to be an increasing amount of people can't actually afford a horse (or aren't prepared to put in the hard work themselves). Just a rant!